Apprentice Carpenter

Chandos • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.

Requirements

• Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program, Carpenter.
• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter
• Currently working in the trade
• Motivated, Hardworking, able to work long hours and Saturdays if needed
• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety, and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates
• CSTS training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training, it can be made available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a large general contractor
• Concrete and formwork experience
• Valid driver’s licence and clean abstract
• Certifications such as Fall Protection, Elevating Work Platforms, or other site‑related tickets

Responsibilities

• Lay building foundations.
• Prefabrication, erection, and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, wall columns, beams, slabs, and shafts, including re-shoring.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure
• Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs, and framing for cement
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.
• Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.
• Perform renovations as required

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed